Most people are familiar with the astronomical version of spring when it begins during the vernal equinox on March 20. But have you ever heard of meteorological spring? Why do meteorologists recognize this version? Let's find out.

Most teams have a private meteorologist they keep in contact with for constant weather updates. The head groundskeeper, and meteorologist give the umpire any important weather updates during the game. The umpire is is responsible for delaying or suspending the game due to weather once it has begun.

Although the odds of being hit by lightning in a person’s lifetime are 1 in 13,500, men are much more likely to be struck and killed than women, according to data from the National Weather Service (NWS).